scholarly journals Does Decentralized Leadership Influence the Performance of Czech Museums?

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Plaček ◽  
František Ochrana ◽  
Milan Půček ◽  
Milan Křápek
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Cost Minimization ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Decentralized Leadership ◽  
Local Traditions ◽  
Leadership Influence

AbstractThis study tests whether decentralized leadership influences the efficiency of running selected cultural institutions, specifically museums in the Czech Republic. For the analysis, data from 2015 from 187 museums spread around the whole Czech Republic are used. The method for the evaluation of efficiency is data envelope analysis, and for identifying the influence of decentralized leadership, a regression analysis is used. Museums established by municipalities reach higher efficiency than museums established by regions and central government. The causes may be found in the ability to better estimate the local demand as well as in the rational behavior of municipalities that prefer a cost-minimization strategy. The benefits of decentralization cannot be seen only in the field of finance but also in reinforcing local traditions, trust and the effects of social capital that is generated by a strong regional cultural identity.

scholarly journals Coverage of Russian-Czech Relations by the Leading Online Media of the Czech Republic

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 223-236
Author(s):  
D. V. Sokolova ◽  
E. V. Lapuk
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Online Media ◽  
Theoretical Studies ◽  
Russian Science ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Media

Russian science knows the limited number of studies dedicated to the media of the Czech Republic. The article identifies the features of coverage of Russian-Czech relations by the Czech online media iDnes TV and Televize Seznam. This study aims to find out how the Russian-Czech relations are reported by iDnes TV and Televize Seznam. We apply such methods as comparative and quantitative analysis, data systematization, description, and content analysis. The paper examines some theoretical studies and 1,173 video news of iDnes TV and Televize Seznam. Based on the conducted research, we conclude that Czechs consider modern Russia as a threat to world security, and look at the era of communism in the Czech Republic negatively. At the same time, Russia remains an important part of the international agenda of the Czech media: the most popular themes in the coverage of the relations between Russia and the Czech Republic are politics and history. The findings illustrate that online media tend to use simpler forms and genres. To understand the trends of transformation of Russian-Czech relations in recent years, we need to continue our research. 

scholarly journals Mongolian Studies in the Czech Republic: Personalities, Centers, Current State

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-191
Author(s):  
Yuri Kuzmin
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
International Relations ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Scientific School ◽  
Scientific Contribution ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Current State ◽  
Gradual Development ◽  
Oriental Studies

Nowadays, improving international relations and strengthening international ties are leading trends in the development of world economy. In the epoch of globalization, both western and eastern countries are trying to promote close mutually profitable partnership relations between countries, because it can serve as a trigger for their further gradual development. As it can be observed in the practice, in the 21st century, the dialogue between the developed European countries and the actively developing East is becoming especially successful and efficient for both parties. One of the unique examples of the interest of the West towards the East is the development of Oriental and Mongolian studies in the Czech Republic. Its climax can be observed in the 20th century. The author of the article proves that contemporary Mongolian studies in the Czech Republic play a significant role in European Oriental studies. Analysis of the scientific contribution of the leading Czech specialists in Mongolian studies: P. Poucha, Lumir Iisl, Ya. Vacek, I. Shima, I. Grollova is conducted. A brief description of the current state of Mongolian studies in Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic is given. The author draws a conclusion about the presence of scientific interest towards Mongolian linguistics and culture in Europe, which contributes to strengthening cultural identity of Mongolia. On the basis of continuity of research and the presence of an original scientific school of Mongolian studies in the Czech Republic, the author makes an assumption about the possibility of extending research of the issues of economy and economic geography of Mongolia, which will, undoubtedly, contribute to strengthening the relations between the countries.

scholarly journals Quality of raw milk from a farm with automatic milking system in the Czech Republic

2011 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bohumíra Janštová ◽  
Michaela Dračková ◽  
Kateřina Dlesková ◽  
Šárka Cupáková ◽  
Lenka Necidová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Freezing Point ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Milk Analysis ◽  
Microbial Count ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Automatic Milking System ◽  
Automatic Milking

The aim of this study was to assess the quality of raw cow’s milk from an automatic milking system. Samples of milk (48) were analyzed chemically and microbiologically and the somatic cell count, freezing point and inhibitor residues were determined. For comparison purposes, milk analysis data from two farms using conventional machine milking and 2008 milk analysis report data for the Czech Republic were used. All physical and chemical characteristics of the study samples were within the established limits. The average content (%) of chemical indicators was following: fat 3.79 ± 0.18, protein 3.46 ± 0.06, casein 2.67 ± 0.09, lactose 4.82 ± 0.04 and NFS 8.96 ± 0.11. The values for freezing point and somatic cells count were 221 ± 46.103·ml-1 and -0.521 ± 0.003 °C respectively. No inhibitor residue was detected in any of the samples. Microbiological values were lower than the limits: the total microbial count (2.3·104 CFU·ml-1), psychrotrophic count (6.3·103 CFU·ml-1), coliform count (2.4·101 CFU·ml-1), Escherichia coli count (3.2·101 CFU·ml-1), enterococci count (8.5·101 CFU·ml-1) and Staphylococcus aureus count (1.1·101 CFU·ml-1). The study provides a comprehensive view on the quality of milk produced by robotic milking. The automatic milking system seems to be excellent in terms of milking and milk hygiene.

scholarly journals Czech and Tartu-Moscow semiotics: The cultural semiotics of Vladimir Macura (1945-1999)

2000 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 158-180
Author(s):  
Thomas G. Winner
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Critical Period ◽  
Value Functions ◽  
National History ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Historical Texts ◽  
The World ◽  
Late Eighteenth ◽  
The City

Among the national scientific groups, it was the Prague Linguistic Circle that had the most decisive affinity to the work of the Moscow-Tartu school. This paper examines the work of one of the most tireless contemporary Czech interpreters of the Lutman school, Vladimir Macura (1945-1999), whose work on Czech literary and historical texts are outstanding examples of the reverberation of Lotmanian semiotics of culture in the Czech Republic. This is particularly the case in Macura's reevaluations of the texts of the Czech National Revival of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, especially in two books, Znamení zrodu (Signs of Birth) (1995) and Český sen (The Czech Dream) (1998). In these works Macura looked at this critical period in Czech national history as a multi-layered semiotic text in both the verbal and visual spheres. The present paper is an attempt at an exploration of Macura's treatment in this manner of the following: the Czech language, the city of Prague, the question of Czech national self-identification in general and as part of a larger category, the world of the Slavs. An important aspect of this project is an examination of Macura's exploration of the value functions of symbolic animals and plants in Czech Revival culture, and its relation to the axiology of Czech (Slavic) cultural identity. The paper is dedicated to Macura's memory.

scholarly journals K počiatkom Archívu Slovenského národného múzea. Príspevok k životu a dielu Márie Jeršovej Opočenskej

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 5-13
Author(s):  
Elena Machajdíková
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
National Museum ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Museum Management ◽  
Cultural Institution ◽  
History Of ◽  
Source Of Information

The cultural heritage of the nation is protected by memory institutions, which consist, largely, of museums. One of the largest cultural institutions in Slovakia is the Slovak National Museum. Its archive has become a permanent source of information both on the institutional development of this longest continuously operating national cultural institution and the development of museum management in Slovakia. The article provides a brief overview of accessible archival sources on the history of the Slovak National Museum and, moreover, recalls the merits of some important personalities from the Czech Republic working in the field of preservation for Slovakia’s cultural heritage.

scholarly journals Economic benefits of tourism: Cultural identity and tourism destinations in the Czech Republic

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-154
Author(s):  
Irena Tyslová ◽  
Josef Abrhám ◽  
Zuzana Horváthová ◽  
Filip Rubáček
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Tourism Destinations

scholarly journals Procurement management in construction: study of Czech municipalities

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomas Hanak ◽  
Jana Korytarova
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Procurement Process ◽  
Public Contracts

AbstractEfficient spending of public money is a crucial requirement of public procurement. This requirement is even more important in the case of public works contracts since construction projects are usually very costly. Accordingly, public authorities should manage the procurement process in an efficient way. The aim of this paper is to analyse municipal procurement practices focusing on small-scale public contracts for construction works. The Czech Republic is the study area for this analysis. Data concerning procurement practices were collected through a questionnaire survey and on the basis of available internal municipal directives that govern the procurement process. The results show that a majority of municipalities use internal directives and specify financial categories for small-scale public contracts. It has also been found that the majority of municipalities contract external consulting companies for specific contracts or subsidised public contracts. Directives usually concern the issue of responsibility and the approval procedure related to the public contract. Based on the research findings, general recommendations for awarding public contracts have been formulated. These findings can potentially contribute to the dissemination of best practices among contracting authorities in the Czech Republic.

scholarly journals Income Self-Sufficiency and Profitability of Professional Theatres in the Czech Republic

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiří Bečica
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Financial Analysis ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Cultural Institutions ◽  
Legal Form ◽  
Economic Point ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The North ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
The Government

Abstract The paper assesses the professional theatres operating under the Association of Professional Theatres in the Czech Republic in the period 2011-2015 using the financial analysis, particularly the profitability indicator ratio (ROA, ROCE, ROE, ROS) and the rate of income self-sufficiency. The reason for this economic exploration of theatres is in the fact that the service they provide fall under collectively provided public goods (a common feature of most cultural institutions), and that the market is not able to effectively secure these goods on the profit principle. The J. K. Tyl Theatre in Pilsen, the Drak Theatre in Hradec Králové and the Moravian Slovakia Theatre in Uherské Hradiště have reported the best results of profitability indicators. Whereas the worst results in profitability have been reported for the North Bohemian Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Ústí nad Labem, the Antonín Dvořák Theatre in Příbram and the South Bohemian Theatre in České Budějovice. The rate of income self-sufficiency within 2011-2015 ranges from 12-55% of the total budget volume, and volume and shows a strong dependency of professional theatres on foreign resources, particularly from public resources of the local levels of the government being the most common funder of these cultural institutions. It turns out that, from the economic point of view, it is illogical to transform non-profit contributory organizations in culture with a public funder into a different legal form when the purpose of the establishment and the funder remain preserved. Better results are generally obtained from single-genre theatres and, in terms of the auditorium size, smaller theatres focusing on drama or children's production.

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